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    Quote Originally Posted by Ughmahedhurtz View Post
    It probably goes without saying that anything that says the product will make you Teh Leetsauce (or whatever the kids are calling greatness these days) will just sound campy, 12 and trite.
    I think you disproved this with your own suggestion.

    A program named Legion says, "I am as powerful as an army of 6,000 Roman soldiers."

    It says, "I will give you that power."

    It says, "I will put you in command of that army."

    "Legion" is actually a perfect example of what I meant by, "Let's find a name that evokes power, control, and command."

    As I wrote earlier, I think Legion has a lot going for it as a name.

    You have to think about it a bit, then you start considering what it might mean, thus, stoking the imagination.
    A good product name should hit you instantly as your eye skims over it. If, additionally, the name has deeper meanings that unfold as you think about it, that's great But its main job is to create an impression on first contact, instantly.

    It is a well-known word in the English language as you can see above.
    I used to teach high school English and I will bet you that the percentage of native English speakers who know the meaning of "Legion" is closer to 50% than 100%.

    If the number is 50%, then the name doesn't work for half of the program's potential users.
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    Last edited by Freddie : 11-18-2009 at 03:01 AM Reason: clarity
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